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Bonanza Star Pernell Roberts Dead at 81

Cancer claims life of last surviving cast member

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 26, 2010 5:35 AM CST

(Newser) – The last surviving member of Bonanza's original cast has died of cancer at age 81. Pernell Roberts, who played the eldest Cartwright brother, left the show at the height of its popularity in 1965 to return to the stage after feuding with producers. He went...   Read full story »

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